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Straight Talk about Cosmetic Surgery

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ISBN-10: 0300121040

ISBN-13: 9780300121049

Edition: 2007

Authors: Arthur W. Perry, Michael F. Roizen

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The public's recent exuberance toward cosmetic surgery has spurred an unprecedented demand for appearance-changing procedures. But how can an average consumer discern the hype from solid truth? Which of the many treatments available can fulfill the promise of a more youthful look, or more beautiful skin, or a more pleasing body shape? Which procedures don't work at all? In this up-to-the-minute guide, Dr. Arthur W. Perry, a practicing plastic surgeon for more than two decades, examines in close detail each of today's surgical and nonsurgical procedures. In everyday language, aided by more than a hundred illustrations, he assesses the benefits and potential complications of legitimate…    
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Book details

List price: $18.00
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Yale University Press
Publication date: 7/26/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 384
Size: 0.70" wide x 0.92" long x 0.10" tall
Weight: 1.496
Language: English

Dr. Michael Roizen was born January 7, 1946 in Buffalo, New York. He is an anesthesiologist and Chair of anesthesiology, critical care, and pain management at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Roizen received his undergraduate degree from Williams College and his M.D. from the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Roizen's interest and research in longevity and nutrition led him to create the "RealAge" concept for which he is well-known. He later began writing the "You" series books with Dr. Mehmet C. Oz which have been New York Times bestsellers. Dr. Roizen has given over 1200 lectures to professional medical groups and can often be seen on the Oprah Winfrey show, Today Show, Good Morning…    

Cosmetic surgery
Facial surgery
Lasers
Body contouring
Procedures that don't work
Epilogue : the future of plastic surgery
Fees for typical procedures
National rankings of cosmetic procedures
Age distribution of cosmetic procedures